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13.3" Petrified Juniper Wood (Juniperus) Slab - Tuscarora, Nevada
This is a beautiful 13.3" wide petrified wood (Juniperus sp.) slab from an Oligocene aged deposit in Elko County, Nevada. This slab is polished on one side to a glossy finish, further highlighting the grain detail and inclusions.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
What Is Petrified Wood
Petrified wood is the name given to wood that has been turned into stone (fossilized) through the process of permineralization. In this process, all of the organic matter becomes replaced by minerals, while much of the original structure, such as tree rings, is retained. For this to happen, the wood needs to be buried in an environment low in oxygen to prevent decomposition and with flowing, mineral-laden water, so minerals may replace structures. The coloration is caused by various minerals/impurities present in the water during fossilization. For example, red colors in many cases can be attributed to iron compounds, greens due to copper, and so on.
Petrified wood is the name given to wood that has been turned into stone (fossilized) through the process of permineralization. In this process, all of the organic matter becomes replaced by minerals, while much of the original structure, such as tree rings, is retained. For this to happen, the wood needs to be buried in an environment low in oxygen to prevent decomposition and with flowing, mineral-laden water, so minerals may replace structures. The coloration is caused by various minerals/impurities present in the water during fossilization. For example, red colors in many cases can be attributed to iron compounds, greens due to copper, and so on.
SPECIES
Juniperus sp.
AGE
LOCATION
Tuscarora, Elko County, Nevada
SIZE
13.3 x 5.8", .6" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#326697
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